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The experts at The Wall Street Journal and CNN recommend this place
"Zodiac ceiling is my favourite part of this architectural marvel."(63 Tips)
"Oyster bar is amazing, and croissants in lower concourse"(36 Tips)
"Amaze your out-of-towner pals with the famed whispering gallery!"(23 Tips)
"Great architecture, food and snack selection, and people watching."(69 Tips)
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A must visit for anyone new to New York City. Stunning architecture and always something going on. Be sure to check out the whispering gallery down the ramp to the lower level.
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One of the most iconic train stations in the world! It’s never lost it’s charm! And you can shop for almost anything and also get a good meal. Explore all its secrets!
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New York HabitatNovember 2, 2011Wide open spaces, sweeping high ceilings with beautiful artwork, and incredible architecture. Find and test out the whispering gallery in front of the Oyster Bar, a fascinating architectural oddity.Upvoted 1 day ago
If you’re visiting New York, go see the Grand Central. So beautiful from the inside. And lots of good food as drinks options as well.
Upvoted Oct 21
Augustus CollectionFebruary 23, 2014This impressive train station sees literally thousands of commuters, and is a good way to take in the impressiveness of human ingenuity. Read more
Upvoted Oct 3
Gossip GirlMay 6, 2010This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read moreUpvoted Sep 19
Commuters at rush hour, tourists all day long. A wonderful piece of NYC history. Great assortment of stores if shopping is your thing as well as good restaurant & bar scene...
Lucky MagazineFebruary 12, 2010Have time to kill? The closest thing to a mall in NYC, the shops at Grand Central Station run the gamut from high-end lingerie to French pastries.
Allison KasicOctober 2, 2016A free (and excellent) walking tour leaves every Friday at 12:30pm across the street in the atrium of 120 Park. Goes over the history and architecture of the Grand Central area.
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010The 67 tracks are numbered according to their geographic location in the terminal building rather than the trains' destinations, because all of the trains terminate at Grand Central.
Benjy WeinbergerFebruary 19, 2018Stand in the middle of the main hall, pull up the YouTube app on your phone, and watch the amazing Grand Central dance scene from The Fisher King. https://youtu.be/lASPrnWf6cA- Marie La RueNovember 17, 2018One of New York’s most iconic landmarks. Zodiac ceiling is my favourite part of this architectural marvel. Mandatory stop for tourists.
There is a very cool whispering hall just south of the famous main room with the ceiling mural. If you exit that main area on the southeast side and make a right, a right, go down a hall, it's there
Travel + LeisureNovember 14, 2014Pause to view Grand Central's glittering ceiling painted with a map of the constellations from the night sky. Shops, an annual holiday market, special events, and restaurants also attract attention. Read more
Grand Central Terminal is the quintessential New York City's train station shown in many movies and tv shows with its interior grand central plaza surrounded by grand staircases and platform entrances
- This is a great meeting place. Centrally located in NYC's midtown, most natives will meet at the "info booth"in the middle of the main lobby, where the four-faced opal clock sits on top.
If you’re a citibike rider, there is the main bike dock with tons of bikes available at the south end of the terminal, or if you’re planning on taking the bike west or north, there’s the 44th st dock.
If your train track has 2 digits its on the upper level. If it has triple digits train is on the lower level. Higher track #s on the West Side of the Terminal...(Rite Aid Train Museum Side)Upvoted Sep 3
Christian NelsonJuly 10, 2016Most beautiful landmark in NYC! A must see with its charming little shops and boutiques inside.
Look up. If you're in the main concourse, look for the constellation of Cancer the crab; they left a brick of what it looked like before renovation (it's the really dark square in the corner).
Daisy BogarinApril 15, 2016So beautiful. It's a great place to visit and all of the subways are here so you're able to travel from one place to another. Must visit if you are in New York!
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019Take photos in the main concourse - it's a really architecturally beautiful terminal. In the winter you'll find great markets and a holiday train exhibit.
Ouranique ZarnaveliJanuary 8, 2019What a station!!!! A must visited place, but you should do it late at night, because at morning hours it is so much crowded and you will miss all that beauty.....
- You may not need to visit Grand Central Terminal when in New York City but, this iconic building is worth a stop to take in a slice of the local life and admire its beauty
There's a Shake Shack downstairs where you can not only get the burger of your dreams, but also a bottle of wine for the road to go with it. Your commute just got 100x better.
It is always a highlight seeing the hustle and bustle of so many people in one place. The astronomical ceiling is beautiful and the architecture is typical of the era!
Chris KennedyAugust 16, 2019Grand central station used to be a filthy.. windows and ceiling covered in black dirt from cigarettes.. it’s since been restored to its former glory. One small patch of black remains on the roof.
Mert AygünSeptember 16, 2016One of the most impressive and historical building in the city. There is a classy Apple Store on 2nd floor of station.
- The world's greatest train terminal. Great shops and lots of hidden gems here. Definitely look into its history, and marvel at the splendor of this magnificent landmark!
Worlds best train station. Whether your here for the tasty food, architecture, shopping, or a train it's a wonderful place to be.
Ritchie MolessoFebruary 11, 2015Amazing inside. The ceiling light show is amazing at Xmas time.Lovely shops and of course; "The Oyster Bar" has excellent food and a nice place to bring a date, girlfriend, wife, etc.- New York HabitatJuly 23, 2012Take a free tour around Grand Central Station to have a better insight of the architecture and structure of this building!! Check out the constellation mural on the ceiling, it's amazing :-)
ProTip: amazing selfie light from the Apple signs on the stairs leading to the Apple store. Use them to light your face with the station in the background!
I highly recommend the Audio Tour which is only $5 or included with most city passes. It does a great job of explaining everything around the terminal (and why it's not a station)
Almost didn't want to check in to my little midtown Oasis. Great spot for lunch or just to sit and unwind and in the sun. Come after 2pm and you should have no problem nabbing a table.- Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012For the city’s freshest selection of oysters, head downstairs to the beloved Oyster Bar, which has been serving up briny shellfish (and chowders and fresh fish) under a vaulted tiled roof for decades.
Gorgeous train terminal. It has a Michelin rated restaurant and many other great dining and shopping options. If you want to start off you day right and are taking a train, this is the place to be.
Edward DelfinoSeptember 14, 2018Don’t call it “Grand Central Station” (that’s the name of the nearby Post Office). Iconic and a must-see while visiting NYC. The shops are more numerous and better than ever.
Epic, beautiful station that has been restored to its former glory. A must see plus some great food in the lower hall. Shake Shack is a must! 😻🍔
Irene CaamañoOctober 7, 2014If you're visiting NY for the first time you have to visit this awesome place. You can take a coffee or even buy fruit because it has a fresh market inside.
- High Quality Tours HQTSeptember 3, 2015Check out the Black Square in one of the corners of the ceiling, shows what it was like when they allowed cigars! Learn this and so much more from our professional guides on a tour with us today! #hqt Read more
Do you know there is Tennis court on one of the floors of Grand Central? Maybe the 4th floor? Open to the public. Vanderbilt courts of something. Courts are affordable by 10pm.
FilmsquareNovember 2, 2013Billy Taggart tails Paul Andrews through Grand Central Station and boards a train with him in Broken City (2013) as Paul travels to meet the Mayor's wife in a secluded beach house.
The constellation ceiling and the pretty Beaux Arts architecture is truly one of a kind in NYC. It's becoming a dying, rare breed unfortunately to have such buildings around.
Lenny GalloDecember 10, 2023Always a fun place to visit if you’re a tourist, and generally a nightmare if you’re a local. Fun shops and dining make for a pleasant experience.
ᴡ ElliotApril 29, 2015The tours are well worth it. Meet in the Station Master's office, try to see the glass catwalks, hear all the terminal's secrets. Even as a local, I learned a ton. Really enjoyed it.
Naomie ChervilOctober 13, 2012Luv luv this place...the bars, restaurant, shopping lots of shopping most of the subway r connected...the 5 pm rush I just luv being @ central...check juniors cheese cake and the oysters bar the best
Willow ChanMarch 19, 2016Must visit place in New York. Many may miss out this iconic building. Beautiful structure and an extra visit to the Apple Store located inside as well.
Jess MayaOctober 24, 2021Look for the corner of the whispers (or it’s called something like that). Great view. If you need to rest, go to the Dinning court and you’ll find good options.
Classic New York. Beautiful architecture. Decent food. The awesome apple store. A must see for visitors.Upvoted Sep 3
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Grand Central Terminal
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave)
New York, NY 10017
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New York, NY 10017
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(212) 532-4900
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